White House
Late-Night Television
Geography
The Grinch
Rock (Music)
80's Pop Culture
Veterans Day
1
The British set the White House on fire during what war?
Bonus Points! What year did this happen?
The war of 1812
The White House caught fire on August 24, 1814
1
Who was Saturday Night Live's first celebrity guest host?
George Carlin
1
What U.S. state is the largest?
Alaska
1
In the book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", what was the first thing the Grinch steals from the homes?
The Stockings.
'When the Grinch ransacks Whoville, what is the first thing to go? all hung in a row. These STOCKINGS, he grinned, are the first thing to go.'
1
“There must be some kind of way outta here, said the joker to the thief”
‘All Along The Watchtower’
Bob Dylan or Jimi Hendrix
1
Which song by the Bangles was the Hot 100 Number One song in 1986?
Walk Like an Egyptian
The Bangles also accomplished the same feat in 1989 with the single “Eternal Flame.”
1
In what year was Armistice Day renamed to Veterans Day?
1950, 1954, 1958, 1962 or 1966
Bonus Points! What Year was Armistice Day made a federal holiday? (10 points)
1954
1938 was the first federal holiday of Armistice Day
2
First President to live in the White House?
John Quincy Adams
2
Who was the host of the "Tonight Show" from 1962-1992?
Johnny Carson
2
How many states begin with the letter "M"?
5, 6, 8, or 9
8 states start with "M"
2
"Just a small-town girl, livin' in a lonely world."
'Don't Stop Believin'
Journey
2
Which 1989 movie, set in Atlanta and directed by Bruce Beresford, covers the relationship between an African American man and a Jewish woman?
Driving Miss Daisy
In this movie, Jessica Tandy stars as Daisy Werthan, while Morgan Freeman plays Hoke Colburn. The film spans over 20 years and begins when Miss Daisy’s son hires African American Hoke Colburn as the driver. At first, she was resistant, but the relationship blossomed into something special.
3
How many years did it take to build the White House?
6, 8, 9, 11
8 years
3
David Letterman was a late-night television talk show host for 33 years. He was on NBC and CBS. For 3 points each, name his 2 late-night television talk shows.
Late Night with David Letterman (NBC)
Late Show with David Letterman (CBS)
3
Name them, for 2 points each.
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
3
"Friday night and the lights are low, looking out for a place to go where they play the right music."
'Dancing Queen'
ABBA
3
Which iconic 1988 movie features a cross-country road trip for two brothers, Charlie and Raymond Babbitt?
Rain Man
The film won “Best Picture” in 1988. Dustin Hoffman won “Best Actor,” and Barry Levinson earned an award for “Best Director.” The director stars in “Rain Man” when he plays a psychiatrist toward the end of the film.
4
Who gave the White House the name "White House"?
Bonus Points! What year was it?
Theodore Roosevelt
1901
4
What is the name of Craig Ferguson's skeleton sidekick on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson?
Grant, Josh Thompson, Geoff Peterson, George Price
Geoff Peterson
4
How many countries are in Europe?
41, 44, 47, or 50
44 Countries
Too many to list
4
"What you want, baby, I got it. What you need, do you know I got it?"
'Respect'
Aretha Franklin
4
Many 1980s kids grew up on VHS videocassette recorders. What does VHS stand for?
Video Home System
The VHS was released commercially in the later 1970s. By the next decade, it was the primary home video technology system in Japan and America. Once DVDs arose in 1997, VHS sales sharply decreased.
5
How tall is the White House?
70 feet tall
5
What were Johnny Carson's last words on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson?
I bid you a very heartfelt good night.
5
How many countries claim parts of Antarctica?
6, 7, 8, or 9
7 countries claim parts of Antartica.
New Zealand
Australia
France
Norway
United Kingdom
Chile
Argentina
5
"It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you. There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do."
'Africa'
Toto or Weezer
5
Which softer, sculpted dolls were sometimes originally referred to as “The Little People” in the 1980s?
The Cabbage Patch Kids
Although the copyright was in 1978, the toys were not produced until 1982.